Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Hold Hands at Daughter’s Graduation After Source Says They Disagree on Parenting
Divorce rumors are swirling around Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. The couple initially got engaged in the early 2000s and called their wedding off. After reuniting in 2021, they finally tied the knot in July 2022. Unfortunately, sources claim that the couple no longer lives together, as they’re on their way to a permanent separation. Here’s what happened when they arrived at Affleck’s daughter’s graduation in May 2024 and what a source said about their parenting disagreements.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck held hands at his daughter’s graduation amid divorce rumors
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have quite a past. The couple was engaged in 2002 and officially split in 2004. Nearly 20 years later, they rekindled their flame and finally tied the knot in July 2022. Unfortunately, their fairytale romance may not have a storybook ending. Sources claim that the couple has been having issues for several months in 2024, and they’re no longer living together as they possibly head toward divorce.
Lopez and Affleck have hectic work schedules and are rarely spotted together. However, they both attended his daughter Violet’s graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The couple included Affleck’s two other kids, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, and Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme, 16, in the celebration. Lopez and Affleck held hands through the parking lot as they left Violet’s graduation, but they reportedly did not smile or appear happy. When they left the ceremony, they returned to their separate homes.
Twelve days before Violet’s ceremony, Lopez and Affleck reunited again at Jennifer Garner’s home for Violet’s graduation party. According to sources, the couple appeared to wear their wedding rings but were not smiling.
A source says they have disagreements regarding parenting
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reportedly have many interpersonal conflicts to resolve in their marriage to move forward. A source told Us Weekly that disagreements on finances and parenting “have exacerbated” their issues, making matters worse. Another source noted that Affleck and Lopez are on “two completely different pages most of the time,” as Lopez focuses heavily on work.
While the couple may disagree on parenting tactics, Lopez has openly admitted that she likes the idea of expanding her family with Affleck. Additionally, a source told Life & Style that Affleck “agreed” to have more kids with Lopez via surrogate.
“She nagged him until he went along with it,” a source alleged. “Ben was completely happy with the blended family they already have — but he loves kids; that’s why he agreed to having another. At the end of the day, he wants Jennifer to be happy.”
Jennifer Lopez canceled her tour while rumors swirled
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck can’t escape the divorce rumors, and they may have contributed to her canceling her summer tour. Lopez announced on Friday, May 31, 2024, that she was canceling “This Is Me … Live” to spend more time with her friends and family at home.
“Representatives for Live Nation announced today that the Jennifer Lopez US Summer 2024 Tour ‘THIS IS ME … LIVE’ is canceled, citing … ‘Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends,'” the J.Lo fan newsletter reads, according to USA Today.
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” Lopez stated. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time ….”
Elements of this story were initially reported by DailyMail.com.
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